america is like having a palace. it is not particularly awe-inspiring. in fact, in 1821 to european diplomat told the congress is neither large nor awe-inspiring, but the answer that congressmen gave set the building served his purpose. it were larger and more public and, perhaps some president would be inclined to become his permanent resident. >> next, homeland security and state department officials testified at a hearing looking into the piece of refugee programs by terrorists. posted by a house homeland security subcommittee chaired by congressman patrick meehan, this is just under an hour and a half. [inaudible conversations] >> counterterrorism and intelligence will come to order. the subcommittees meeting today to your testimony regarding expectation of refugee programs by terrorists. i like to welcome everyone to today's hearings. i look forward to hearing in today's witnesses at the department of homeland security and the state department. i'd also like to take this opportunity to thank them for taking the time to be with us here today. you're